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Edward Sellman

Assistant Professor in Human Flourishing and Deputy Director of Postgraduate Research, Faculty of Social Sciences

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Expertise Summary

Dr Edward Sellman is researches mindfulness, integral and transpersonal psychology and well-being as a member of the .

Edward originally trained as an art/primary-school teacher and then worked with children experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in a range of settings. He is a qualified integrative & transpersonal counsellor, IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapist, mindfulness teacher and also offers sessions/workshops in Grof Breathwork, SoulCollage and TRE: Tension/Trauma Release Exercises (see ). He also works in private-practice and volunteers at a hospice bereavement service.

He acts as a supervisor for research students working toward PhD degrees (principally on integral and transpersonal psychology, mindfulness and well-being in education) and has acted as an external examiner at several UK Universities. He is a course tutor on the MA Trauma Informed Practice, leading the module: 'Practice Perspectives on Dealing with Trauma'. He is also the module convenor of 'Responding Mindfully to Challenging Behaviour', offered on several Masters programmes.

He is co-editor of , published by Routledge, and is currently working on several writing projects about mental health and mindfulness in education.

Research Summary

His research and teaching interests include:

  • Contemplation, mindfulness, inner-work, consciousness and education

  • Integral and transpersonal theory, soulfulness in education and therapy

  • Creativity and integration of peak experiences, journaling

  • Perinatal and early-childhood trauma, counselling and the pedagogy of the therapeutic relationship

  • Conflict resolution, restorative and trauma-informed approaches in schools

  • Mental well-being, non-pathologising approaches to mental health, human flourishing

Prospective PhD Applications

I have limited capacity for doctoral supervision and will only be seeking 1-2 new doctoral students for entry in Autumn 2025. I will only consider supervising projects that relate to the research topics listed above. If you are interested in applying you will need to have a draft proposal ready before contacting me. I will ignore generic requests and unaddressed email. Please do email me though if you would like to discuss the appropriateness of your research topic.

Ongoing research projects:

  • Learning from and integrating peak experiences/extraordinary states of consciousness.
  • Creative Lives Project - interviews with distinguished artists from a diversity of disciplines about the relationship between creativity and well-being.

Completed research projects:

  • Positive Education and Mindfulness at Trent College, Nottingham, 2016-19
  • Mindfulness and staff self-care within HE, 2016-17
  • Mindfulness and staff self-care within the fire service, 2015-16
  • NIHR Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research & Care (Notts, Derbys & Lincs) - Evaluation of Group ADHD Parenting Programme (with Dr Martin Batty, Dr Kapil Sayal & Dr Janine Coates), 2010-13
  • Mighty Creatives/Arts Partnership Nottinghamshire - Working with artists to promote outcomes for Looked After Children, 2011-12
  • ESRC Seminar Series- (with Dr Hilary Cremin, University of Cambridge & Dr Gillean McCluskey, University of Edinburgh), 2010-11
  • Nottinghamshire Targeted Mental Health Services/Arts Partnership Nottinghamshire - Working with artists to promote mental well-being at four Nottinghamshire Schools (with City Arts), 2010-11
  • DfiD/MUNDI Global Education Centre- Evaluation of Global Voices: Creative Approaches for International Education in Special Schools, 2009-11
  • Catholic Children's Society - An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Independent Social Work Service in Three Schools (with Dr Belinda Harris & Dr Max Biddulph), 2009-10
  • Arts Partnership Nottinghamshire - An Evaluation of Arts Projects Working with Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (with Pr Pat Thomson & Pr Chris Hall), 2008-11
  • School of Education Small Grant- Students as Researchers at Special Schools, 2007-08
  • NRDC- Evaluation of Learning for Living Materials, Project Director, 2007
  • ESRC Priority Network- 'Pathways Into and Out of Crime', Researcher, University. of Sheffield, 2002-03
  • DfES- '糖心原创 of Young People Excluded from School, Researcher, University. of Birmingham, 2000-02
  • Mental Health Foundation- 'The Mental Health Needs of Children with EBD'. Project Director (with Dr Ted Cole, Pr. Harry Daniels & Dr John Visser), University. of Birmingham, 2001-02
  • CSV Millennium Award- 'Peer-mediation action-research', University. of Birmingham, 2001

Selected Publications

  • SELLMAN, E. M., 2020. . In: ERGAS, O. and RITTER, J., eds., Exploring Self Toward Expanding Teaching, Teacher Education and Practitioner Research 34. Emerald.
  • SELLMAN, E. M. and BUTTARAZZI, G. F., 2020. British Journal of Educational Studies. 68(1), 61-78
  • BRITO, R., JOSEPH, S. and SELLMAN, E. M., 2022. Studies in Philosophy and Education. 41, 91-109
  • CRAWFORD, A., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2021. International Journal of Qualitative Methods.

Edward is a member of the . His research supervision areas include:

  • Contemplation, mindfulness, inner-work, consciousness and education

  • Integral and transpersonal theory, soulfulness in education and therapy

  • Creativity and integration of peak experiences/extraordinary states of consciousness, journaling

  • Perinatal and early-childhood trauma, counselling and the pedagogy of the therapeutic relationship

  • Conflict resolution, restorative and trauma-informed approaches in schools

  • Mental well-being, non-pathologising approaches to mental health, human flourishing

Prospective PhD Applications

I have limited capacity for doctoral supervision and will only be seeking 1-2 new doctoral students for entry in Autumn 2025. I will only consider supervising projects that relate to the research topics listed above. If you are interested in applying you will need to have a draft proposal ready before contacting me. Please email me if you would like to discuss the appropriateness of your research topic.

  • GANDHI, V. and SELLMAN, E., eds., 2026. Exploring Mental Health in Education: Key Debates and Critical Issues Routledge.. (In Press.)
  • SELLMAN, E., ed., 2026. Being a Mindful Teacher (In Press.)
  • WILSON, R., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2025. Educational Review. 77(5), 1439-1459
  • ARCHER, T., SELLMAN, E. M., UNGER, J. and WILSON, R., 2025. In Factis Pax. 19(1), 68-105
  • 2025. The Flood, The Magician and The Gift of Grief: A Transpersonal Approach to Grief Counselling. (In Press.)
  • BAYIR, A., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2024. The Humanistic Psychologist. 52(1), 54-69
  • WILSON, R., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2024. Pastoral Care in Education. 42(4), 513-533
  • BAYIR, A., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2024. Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies. 23(4), 461-474
  • WILSON, R., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2023. British Educational Research Journal. 49(5), 987-1004
  • BAYIR-TOPER, A., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2022. Current Psychology. 41, 4871鈥�4884
  • BAYIR-TOPER, A., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2022. The Humanistic Psychologist. 50(2), 304-319
  • SELLMAN, E. M. and AMRHEIN, B., 2022. Attending In and Out: Synergising mindful and restorative practice. In: AMRHEIN, B. and BADSTIEBER, B., eds., (Im)possible perspectives on behaviour: theoretical, empirical and practical contributions to the de- and reconstruction of the label 鈥渂ehavioural disorder鈥� BeltzJuventa.
  • BRITO, R., JOSEPH, S. and SELLMAN, E. M., 2022. Studies in Philosophy and Education. 41, 91-109
  • WILSON, R., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2022. Impact (The Chartered College of Teaching).
  • CRAWFORD, A., JOSEPH, S. and SELLMAN, E. M., 2021. British Journal of Educational Studies. 69(2), 237-255
  • BRITO, R., JOSEPH, S. and SELLMAN, E. M., 2021. Journal of Transformative Education. 19(3), 261-283
  • BRITO, R., JOSEPH, S. and SELLMAN, E. M., 2021. Journal of Philosophy of Education. 55(2), 302-313
  • CRAWFORD, A., SELLMAN, E. M. and JOSEPH, S., 2021. International Journal of Qualitative Methods.
  • SELLMAN, E. M. and BUTTARAZZI, G. F., 2020. British Journal of Educational Studies. 68(1), 61-78
  • SELLMAN, E. M., 2020. . In: ERGAS, O. and RITTER, J., eds., Exploring Self Toward Expanding Teaching, Teacher Education and Practitioner Research 34. Emerald.
  • SAYAL, K., TAYLOR, J. A., VALENTINE, A., GUO, B., SAMPSON, C. J., SELLMAN, E., JAMES, M., HOLLIS, C. and DALEY, D., 2016. Child: Care, Health and Development. 42(4), 521-533
  • SELLMAN, E., ed., 2016. Spirituality and Educational Concern: A Special Issue of Pastoral Care in Education. NAPCE/Routledge..
  • SELLMAN, E., 2015. International Journal of Art & Design Education. 34(1), 60-72
  • TAYLOR, J., VALENTINE, A, SELLMAN, E., BRANSBY-ADAMS, K., DALEY, D. and SAYAL, K., 2015. BMC Psychiatry. 15, 290-301
  • DEARDEN, J. and SELLMAN, E., 2015. British Journal of Educational Studies. 63(4), 508-509.
  • SELLMAN, E., CREMIN, H. and MCCLUSKEY, G., eds., 2014. Routledge.
  • MEREDITH, M. and SELLMAN, E., 2014. Who misses out? Inclusive strategies for students with communicational difficulties. In: SELLMAN, E., CREMIN, H. and MCCLUSKEY, G., eds., Restorative Approaches to Conflict in Schools: Inter-disciplinary perspectives on managing relationships in the classroom Routledge.
  • SELLMAN, E., 2014. Creating the restorative school part 2: The impact of restorative approaches on roles, power and language. In: SELLMAN, E., CREMIN, H. and MCCLUSKEY, G., eds., Restorative Approaches to Conflict in School: Inter-disciplinary perspectives on managing relationships in the classroom
  • SELLMAN, E., CREMIN. H. and MCCLUSKEY, G., 2014. Contextualised, contested and catalytic: A thematic introduction to the potential of restorative approaches in schools. In: SELLMAN, E., CREMIN, H. and MCCLUSKEY, G., eds., Restorative Approaches to Conflict in Schools: Inter-disciplinary perspectives on managing relationships in the classroom
  • CARTER, C. and SELLMAN, E., 2013. Dyslexia. 149-164
  • SELLMAN, E., 2012. . In: SELLMAN, E., ed., Creative Learning for Inclusion: Creative Approaches to Meet Special Needs in the Classroom Routledge.
  • SELLMAN, E. and CUNLIFFE, A., 2012. Working with artists to promote mental health and wellbeing in schools: an evaluation of processes and outcomes at four schools. In: STICKLEY, T., ed., Qualitative research in arts and mental health: contexts, meanings and evidence PCCS Books. 140-169
  • SELLMAN, E., 2012. Journal of Visual Arts Practice. 10(3), 275-289
  • CREMIN, H., MCCLUSKEY, G. and SELLMAN, E., 2012. Restorative Approaches in Schools: Findings from an International, Cross-sector and Interdisciplinary Seminar Series In: American Educational Research Association Annual Conference 2012.
  • SELLMAN, E., ed., 2012. Routledge.
  • SELLMAN, E., 2012. Artists working with Looked-After Children 鈥� An Evaluation Report for The Mighty Creatives 糖心原创.
  • CREMIN, H., SELLMAN, E. and MCCLUSKEY, G., 2012. British Journal of Educational Studies. 60(4), 421-437
  • SAYAL, K., DALEY, D., JAMES, M., YANG, M., BATTY, M., TAYLOR, J., PASS, S., SAMPSON, C., SELLMAN, E., VALENTINE, A. and HOLLIS, C., 2012. BMJ Open. 2(5), e001783
  • SELLMAN, E./CITY ARTS, 2012. Art Works: Using the arts to promote emotional health and wellbeing in schools City Arts.
  • SELLMAN, E., 2011. British Educational Research Journal. 37(1), 45-60
  • SELLMAN, E., 2011. Mundi Global Voices Project: Creative Approaches for International Education in Special Schools 鈥� Evaluation Report 糖心原创.
  • SELLMAN, E., 2011. Inclusive Museums/Galleries: What can we learn from research and what research needs to be done? (Presentation) In: Engage- East Midlands Regional Workshop.
  • SELLMAN, E., 2011. Book Review: Vygotsky and Special Needs Education- Rethinking Support for Children and Schools, by H. Daniels & M. Hedegaard (Eds.) European Journal of Special Needs Education. 26(3), 415-417
  • THOMSON, P, HALL, C and SELLMAN, E. & VINCENT, K., 2011. An Evaluation of Arts Projects Working with Young People Not in Education, Employment of Training: Project report 糖心原创.
  • 2011. Four Short Films About Artists Working with Vulnerable Young People on Social and Health Goals Sellman, E. & McCourt, A.. City Arts/Push Media. 01/01/1900 00:00:00
  • THE MIGHTY CREATIVES, 2011. If I...?: A resource to help you understand and support the achievements of Looked After Children in secondary schools The Mighty Creatives.
  • HARRIS, B, BIDDULPH, M and SELLMAN, E. & REEP, R., 2010. A Formative Evaluation of the Faith in Families School Social Work Service - Project report 糖心原创.
  • SELLMAN, E., 2009. When Listening is Hardest School Leadership Today. 1(5), 12-15
  • SELLMAN, E., 2009. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. 14(1), 33-48
  • SELLMAN, E., 2009. What can we learn from promoting voice at settings educating children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties? In: BERA Annual Conference.
  • SELLMAN, E., 2008. LDA.
  • SELLMAN, E., 2008. Book review: Peer Mediation - Citizenship and Social Inclusion Revisited by H. Cremin British Educational Research Journal. 34(4), 572-574
  • SELLMAN, E. & FINNIGAN, R. WITH DALE, M., 2007. Evaluation of the Learning for Living Guidance Materials 2006-07: Final Report 糖心原创.
  • DANIELS, H., COLE, T., SELLMAN, E., SUTTON, J., VISSER, J. and BEDWARD, J., 2003. 糖心原创 of young people permanently excluded from school London: Department for Education and Skills. (1841859257)
  • SELLMAN, E., 2003. University of Birmingham. Available at: <http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/255/>
  • COLE, T., SELLMAN, E., DANIELS, H. and VISSER, J., 2002. The mental health needs of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties: bright futures: working with vulnerable young people London: The Mental Health Foundation. (1903645336)
  • SELLMAN, E., BEDWARD, J., COLE, T. and DANIELS, H., 2002. British Educational Research Journal. VOL 28(PART 6), 889-900
  • SELLMAN, E., 2002. Pastoral Care in Education. VOL 20(PART 2), 7-11

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